CJ312 Criminalistics

for S1N 2007

Mission Statement: The mission of Park University, an entrepreneurial institution of learning, is to provide access to academic excellence, which will prepare learners to think critically, communicate effectively and engage in lifelong learning while serving a global community.

Vision Statement: Park University will be a renowned international leader in providing innovative educational opportunities for learners within the global society.

Course Description: This intermediate course covers topics such as the discovery, recognition, observation, identification, and collection and comparison of physical evidence, including a review of various current techniques in the testing of physical evidence. PREREQUISITES: CJ 100 and CJ 105. 3:0:3

Educational Philosophy: The facilitator's educational philosophy is one of interactiveness based on lectures, outside readings, case studies, research, videos, quizzes, discussions, and examinations. The facilitator strives to encourage each student to explore new ideas and viewpoints in a friendly, relaxed environment conducive to communication and participation.

Learning Outcomes:Core Learning Outcomes

Distinguish different types of evidence used in criminal prosecutions.

Critique the admissibility of evidence.

Recognize and develop evidence.

Core Assessment:

Class Assessment: Lectures supplemented with additional readings, video presentations, class discussions, and case studies. Additional assignments and work may be assigned as necessary by the facilitator in order to evaluate student comprehension of course material. There will be four quizzes, a mid-term and a final examination. Attendance will be a factor when assessing final course grade.

Grading:

Mid-Term Exam 30%

Final Exam 30%

Quizzes 20%

Case Study 10%

Attend. & Particip 10%

100-90 A

89-80 B

79-70 C

69-60 D

59 & below F

Late Submission of Course Materials:

Quizzes missed cannot be made up, regardless of excused or unexcused absence.

Examinations missed as a result of an excused absence can be re-scheduled within one week.

Late-work will be penalized. Case studies turn in late will be lowered one letter grade unless prior arrangements have been made with facilitator.

Classroom Rules of Conduct:

This is not an on-line course. Therefore, students who cannot commit to attending this class as scheduled should not enroll. Students are expected to attend class on time and to remain for the entire period. Continious tardiness will impact attendance credit. Leaving class early must be approved by the facilitator in order to recieve attendance credit. Determination of what is an excused or unexcused absence remains with the discretion of the facilitator as per Park University policies. (see below) Students who are disruptive ( talking, cell-phones) disrespectful (doing other class work, reading newspaper, sleeping, etc) abusive, rude, or unruly towards any student, guest, or faculty, will be removed from class. Prohibited conduct is also cause for dismissal from the class. Plagerism and dishonesty ( in any manner or degree) will not be tolerated.

Course Topic/Dates/Assignments:

Jan. 04 Intro & Chapter 1

Jan. 09 Chapter 2

Jan. 11 Chapter 3 & 4

Jan. 16 Chapter 5 & 6 Quiz #1

Jan. 18 Chapter 8

Jan. 23 Chapter 9 Review

Jan. 25 Video Presentation Quiz #2 Review MT Exam

Jan. 30 MT Exam Chapters 1-9

Feb. 01 Chapter 10

Feb. 06 Chapter 11 & 12

Feb. 08 Chapter 13 Quiz #3

Feb. 13 Chapter 14 & 15 CASE STUDY DUE

Feb. 15 Chapter 16 Quiz #4 Review Final Exam

Feb. 20 Final Exam Chapters 10-16

Academic Honesty:Academic integrity is the foundation of the academic community. Because each student has the primary responsibility for being academically honest, students are advised to read and understand all sections of this policy relating to standards of conduct and academic life. Park University 2006-2007 Undergraduate Catalog Page 87-89

Plagiarism:Plagiarism involves the use of quotations without quotation marks, the use of quotations without indication of the source, the use of another's idea without acknowledging the source, the submission of a paper, laboratory report, project, or class assignment (any portion of such) prepared by another person, or incorrect paraphrasing. Park University 2006-2007 Undergraduate Catalog Page 87

The instructor may excuse absences for valid reasons, but missed work must be made up within the semester/term of enrollment.

Work missed through unexcused absences must also be made up within the semester/term of enrollment, but unexcused absences may carry further penalties.

In the event of two consecutive weeks of unexcused absences in a semester/term of enrollment, the student will be administratively withdrawn, resulting in a grade of "W".

A "Contract for Incomplete" will not be issued to a student who has unexcused or excessive absences recorded for a course.

Students receiving Military Tuition Assistance or Veterans Administration educational benefits must not exceed three unexcused absences in the semester/term of enrollment. Excessive absences will be reported to the appropriate agency and may result in a monetary penalty to the student.

Report of a "F" grade (attendance or academic) resulting from excessive absence for those students who are receiving financial assistance from agencies not mentioned in item 5 above will be reported to the appropriate agency.

Disability Guidelines:Park University is committed to meeting the needs of all students that meet the criteria for special assistance. These guidelines are designed to supply directions to students concerning the information necessary to accomplish this goal. It is Park University's policy to comply fully with federal and state law, including Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, regarding students with disabilities. In the case of any inconsistency between these guidelines and federal and/or state law, the provisions of the law will apply. Additional information concerning Park University's policies and procedures related to disability can be found on the Park University web page: http://www.park.edu/disability .

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